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FTX: Senate Shuts the Door on Any Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried

Cointribune·July 16, 2026·1 min read
FTX: Senate Shuts the Door on Any Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried

The US Senate passed a resolution opposing any presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving 25 years for fraud in the FTX case. While not legally binding, it signals strong political opposition. Bankman-Fried was convicted in one of the largest financial frauds in US history, isolating him further.

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